Saturday 14 July 2012

Mags, Mags, Mags

Mag wheel choices are always difficult, with there being so much out there, there's a lot to consider:
1. Size
2. Design
3. Colour
4. Weight
5. Price

I've pretty much narrowed it down to a 15" mag cause the semi slicks will be slightly cheaper and I'm going for an old school look.

Nowadays replicas are a common thing in any market and it's no different in the wheel world. You can pretty much buy a rim that looks almost identical to a 3 piece high end wheel at a fraction of the cost. I say 'looks identical' simply because that's all it is- just a look.
Replica wheels are generally 1 piece wheels with a staggered fitment meant to imitate the genuine narrow and wide wheels. Somehow they just don't do it for me but you know the saying- 'beggars can't be choosers' and if cash is tight then there isn't much choice.

Everyone has different tastes but I firmly believe that a certain type of wheel suits a certain type/shape of car and if you don't get it right it's just look wrong. A wheel that looks stunning on display at the fitment centre may not look great on your car.
I feel that the wheel must look like it could have been a factory option and that it should enhance the look of the car yet blend in or be part of the overall look.
Zaine

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